Dr. Shilpi Pandey – Expert guide in life sciences and biology and Olympiad enthusiast

 

 

Dr. ShilpiPandey, Assistant Lecturer, Aakash Educational Services Ltd.

I am Dr.Shilpi Pandey, currently working as an Assistant Lecturer in Biology at Aakash Educational Services Ltd.

I have done my masters and doctorate in Biochemistry from the Department of Postgraduate Studies and Research in Biological Sciences, R.D. University, Jabalpur. I have also qualified for the UGC-CSIR NET (LS) in Life Sciences. To keep myself updated, I have taken certificate courses in Molecular Biology, Biophysical and Biochemical Techniques, Content Making and Digital Marketing, Nutrition, Weight loss and Dietary Advisor. 

Professional journey - Dr. Shilpi Pandey

My professional journey began as an Assistant Professor in Biochemistry at St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Jabalpur. It was an enriching experience to nurture the seeds of knowledge in fertile young minds and reap results in the form of scholars. My interaction with undergraduate students involved not just core academics but also value education and life lessons. I believe that teaching and learning are a two-way process where the educator has to be flexible enough to take constructive input from the learners for mutual benefit. In my five-year journey with St. Aloysius College, the advanced learners won University gold medals in Biochemistry, whereas the weak learners were motivated to perform well in all subjects. I also handled the responsibility of conducting exams, setting and moderating question papers as well as valuating answer scripts from other universities too. The refresher courses and orientations, as well as the practical lessons learnt here, have been instrumental in shaping my career as an educator.

At Hislop College, Nagpur, I taught both undergraduate and postgraduate students in Hislop School of Biotechnology and Department of Biochemistry. My strong research and teaching experience helped my team and me transform an ailing department into a hotspot of education, which has produced many scholars, competent to face any challenge.

My students have been placed well in reputed research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and government jobs. Many of them are pursuing their higher studies in other countries. It gives me immense pleasure and contentment to see my students achieve great heights personally and professionally.

In my role as Assistant Lecturer in Biology (Foundations) at Aakash Educational Services Ltd., I am dedicated to giving my best in terms of knowledge and motivation. I consider myself successful in arousing their interest in Biology and developing a foundation for their journey towards becoming a doctor or pursuing a career in the wide spectrum of Life Sciences. My students have been qualifying Science Olympiads with flying colours and securing 95% and above in their school and board exams.

As an educator, I have always taken student feedback positively and constantly strived to give them the best content, with appropriate use of various teaching tools and creative techniques.

Having a strong belief that merely IQ is not enough for an individual’s success and all-round development, I have successfully helped enhance both EQ and SQ of students too. It is heartening to see them transform into intellectual and compassionate beings.

What are your areas of expertise?

My areas of expertise are Enzymology, Chemistry of Biomolecules, Microbial Biochemistry, Physiology and Metabolism, Biophysical and Biochemical Techniques, Molecular Biology, Genetics and Clinical Biochemistry. I have done my research on the cold-active enzymes of yeast.

Can you tell us more about your publications?

I have published two research papers as the first author in the Journal of Basic and Applied Mycology (JBAM, ISSN: 0972-7167) and one chapter in a book entitled “Quality Education Prospects and Challenges.”

Research and projects

 

• My doctoral research was based on the production, purification, and characterization of cold-active yeast chitinases and lipases. Hands-on experience with HPLC, NMR Spectroscopy, UV-Visible Spectrophotometers, Gel Filtration Chromatography, Ion Exchange Chromatography, yeast identification software, auto analyzer etc.
• Guided undergraduate projects like Clinical diagnosis using estimation of SGOT, SGPT, Blood Urea Nitrogen, A/G ratio, Alkaline phosphatase, Acid phosphatase, Bilirubin, protein and carbohydrate content of different foodstuffs, isolation of glycogen from the liver, etc.
• Guided postgraduate dissertations on proteases, chitinases, lipases, and succinate dehydrogenase, etc.
• Developed and worked on a Minor Research Project on defluoridation and mitigation of drinking water from various regions in and around Jabalpur.
• Presented research papers at national and international symposia on Life Sciences.

Career achievements

 

• Succeeded in accomplishing 100% results of students in B.Sc. Biochemistry, St Aloysius College, Jabalpur, as well as students winning the gold medal in Biochemistry.
• Contributed towards quality enhancement of teaching and learning process, leading to attainment of coveted “College with Potential for Excellence” (CPE) status for St. Aloysius College, Jabalpur, from UGC, New Delhi.
• Contributed towards making the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, the “Star Department” of St. Aloysius College, in terms of overall performance and results.
• Students well placed in industries and research institutes across the globe.
• High success rate in Olympiads.